Birth tourism is the common term used for travelling to another country for the plan of giving birth. It is one of the oldest, as well as, trending forms of tourism that enhances the possibility of getting citizenship in a more advanced country. Meanwhile, in Africa this old form of tourism is getting popularity as […]
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Rove Hotels has launched the 5th property in its budget brand of “lifestyle hotels” in Dubai with rooms under Dh 300 a night. Part of Emaar Hospitality Group, Rove Dubai Marina will be opening its doors on April 7. The rooms will be charged Dh282 per night including taxes in July, and from about Dh400 including taxes […]
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes the island of Mindanao in Philippines. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which hit at a depth of 61 km (38 miles), about 128 km (80 miles) east of the island’s key city of Davao.
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Tourism Malaysia, on a mission towards their tourist’s safety, had launched their latest mobile application named My Tourist Assist’ (MyTA). The app is available for both Android and ios devices. “The app is designed by digital technology company, Jana Tiga Holdings and it can work even without an internet connection,” said Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, […]
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Marriott International has launched its 100th hotel in India in India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru. “With the opening of the 360-room Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel, we have achieved the milestone of 100 hotels in India,” said group President and Chief Executive Officer Arne M Sorenson. The 360-room hotel includes 39 suites and 79 Sheraton Club Rooms, […]
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Amazon.com Inc may submit an offer to buy Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart, which is currently in talks with Walmart Inc for a stake sale. The deal with Walmart is more likely to go through, according reports to Mint. Walmart is in talks to buy a stake of over 55 per cent in Flipkart, which a direct […]
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The Australian flag carrier Qantas is providing Qantas Points to its app users. So far about 200,000 people have been rewarded with 200 million Qantas Points.The points are generated by the airline’s own health insurance company, Qantas Assure. Points can be generated via tasks, based on a list of activities like walking with the dog, […]
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is all about to launch its flagship model OnePlus 6 by the end of April this year. The company has recently launched their phone’s promo via Twitter. ‘OnePlus 6 for its next flagship, 6et ready, it tweeted. The phone has similarities with i Phone X in terms of screen design. The […]
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Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rated cabin crew accommodation. The project is the result of a unique partnership between the UAE’s national airline and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar. The Etihad Eco Residence was inaugurated in […]
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The Iranian government is planning to permanently block the messaging app Telegram over national security concerns and replace it with its own messaging app. According to Iranian press agency MNA, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, chairman of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, announced the ban during a radio interview. Boroujerdi said the decision to block Telegram […]
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Apr
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Buenos Aires in Argentina is all ready to host the Global Summit of World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on 18th April 2018. This year the theme adopted was ‘Our People, Our World, Our Future’. The forum is aimed to conduct debates and discussions in creating sustainable jobs, and in utilizing technology for optimum functioning […]
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As part of the green protocol initiative, Andhra Pradesh government, in association with Ashok Leyland is all about to construct green bus manufacturing plant in the state. The 75-acre plant site is located at Model Industrial Park, Mallavalli village in Krishna district. The factory focus on high-quality building standards, that ensures to produce around 4800 […]
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Sea cable car located at Phu Quoc Island District is said to be the world’s longest cable car route at southern province of Kien Giang in Vietnam. The cable car route is about 8.9 kilometres long connecting An Thoi Town and Hon Thom Island. The car would take around 15 minutes to connect from one end […]
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Delhi government is planning to deploy 1000 electric buses in the capital city. It is estimated that each bus would cost around ₹2 crore to ₹2.5 crore. “The buses would be outsourced from China,” said Finance Minister Manish Sisodia, while delivering the budget speech last week. The project’s advisers are yet to be announced, followed […]
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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) have entered in to a partnership toward the mutual supply of hybrid and other vehicles between the two companies for the Indian market. Suzuki will supply Baleno and Vitara Brezza vehicle models to Toyota, while Toyota will supply Corolla vehicle model to Suzuki. Details on each […]